Heimschuher Round North No. 4

Accessible by public transport

Characteristics

Skill

Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty medium

Route 21,2 km

Time 6:30 h

Uphill 500 hm

Downhill 500 hm

Highest point 495 m

A delightful hike through beautiful forests, across flowering meadows, and along the Silberberg Technical College's wine trail.

The Heimschuher Rundwanderweg Nord circular hiking trail starts at the Heimschuh municipal office, first crossing the Sulm bridge, then turning left onto the municipal road along the Sulm. After crossing the federal highway, you pass through the Teichwald forest to the Wellinggraben, where the ascent to the Fastlkogel begins. Passing the Schneeberger winery, you descend via Buchkogel and Pernitschkogel into the Muggenautal valley, from where the next ascent past the Kratzer wine tavern via Kittenberg and Innerberg to the Kreuzkogelwarte begins. Once you reach the top, you can enjoy the breathtaking landscape and let your soul unwind. From the Kreuzkogel, the highest point on the route, the trail descends along the wine trail to the Silberberg technical college, where an exciting journey of discovery through fruit and wine culture awaits you. After a short stretch along the main road towards Sulmsee, the route turns left into the forest. After crossing the Sulm via the “Eiserner Steg” bridge, you return to the starting point along the R1 footpath and cycle path. A great day trip with plenty of wine, culinary delights, and South Styrian flair. Take the time to stop and enjoy the fantastic scenery.

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More information

Coming from Graz via the A9, take the Leibnitz exit. Follow the B74 to Heimschuh.

The Heimschuher Rundwanderweg Nord trail starts at the Heimschuh municipal office, first crosses the Sulm bridge, then turns left onto the municipal path along the Sulm. After crossing the main road, you reach the Wellinggraben via the pond forest, from where the ascent to the Fastlkogel begins. Passing the Schneeberger winery, you descend via Buchkogel and Pernitschkogel into the Muggenau valley, from where the next ascent is via Kittenberg and Innerberg past the Kratzer wine tavern to Kreuzkogelwarte. From the Kreuzkogel, the highest point of the route, the path leads down along the educational wine trail to the Silberberg technical school. After a short stretch along the main road towards Sulmsee, the route turns left into the forest. After crossing the Sulm over the "Eiserner Steg" (iron footbridge), you return to the starting point along the R1 footpath and cycle path.

The Kreuzkogelwarte observatory on Kogelberg offers a beautiful, magnificent panoramic view. Enjoy and let your mind wander. The Silberberg fruit and wine trail offers an exciting journey of discovery along the way.

Many starting points for our hikes in southern Styria can also be reached by public transport.

For a relaxed and sustainable journey, we recommend travelling by bus and train wherever possible. Depending on the region, additional local transport options are available.

This allows you to start your tour stress-free while also contributing to climate and nature conservation.

All information on public transport, local mobility services and timetables can be found at: www.suedsteiermark.com/arrival

The nearest railway station is in Leibnitz.

No time limit and free of charge at the municipal office in Heimschuh.

Information offices:

Kitzeck Tourist Office, Tel.: +43 (5) 7730 310, 8442 Kitzeck

South Styria Tourist Association, Tel.: +43 (5) 7730, 8530 Deutschlandsberg, Hauptplatz 40

www.suedsteiermark.com